Oct 16 Some health care workers in Canada grappling with patients requesting euthanasia By Maria Cheng, Angie Wang, Associated Press A homeless man refusing long-term care, a woman with severe obesity, grieving widows. Each euthanasia request sparked debate among Canadian doctors and nurses struggling with the ethics of one of the most permissive laws globally on the practice. Continue reading
Oct 16 U.S. warns of growing nuclear and missile threats by North Korean military in support of Russia By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell says Washington and its allies are "alarmed" by North Korea's nuclear and missile threats as well as its increasing military support for Russia's war in Ukraine. Continue reading
Oct 16 Schools, government offices close due to monsoon flooding in India’s southern IT hubs By Associated Press Schools, colleges and government offices have shut in parts of southern India as heavy monsoon rains triggered severe flooding. Continue reading
Oct 16 WATCH: White House previews Biden’s trip to Germany, delayed by hurricane response By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The White House confirmed Biden will depart for his quick trip to Berlin on Thursday, giving him the chance to huddle with key ally German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Continue reading
Oct 16 Gasoline tanker explodes in Nigeria, killing more than 140 people are killed injuring dozens By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press More than 140 people, including children, have died and dozens were injured in Nigeria after an overturned gasoline tanker truck exploded in flames while they were trying to scoop up fuel pouring from the vehicle. Continue reading
Oct 16 Italy brings first migrants of thousands to Albanian port to process asylum request By Llazar Semini, Associated Press An Italian navy ship docked at the Albanian port of Shengjin to bring the first group of 16 migrants intercepted in international waters. Continue reading
Oct 16 Zelenskyy outlines ‘victory plan’ for Ukraine but says Western partners are pressuring to negotiate with Russia By Samya Kullab, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his plan to win his country's fight against Russia's invasion could bring peace next year. Continue reading
Oct 16 Israeli airstrike in Lebanon kills at least 21 in town that has seen its share of deadly attacks By Kareem Chehayeb, Mohammed Zaatari, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Officials say Israeli airstrikes have pounded areas across Lebanon, killing at least 21 people, including more than a dozen in a southern town where Israeli bombardments in previous conflicts are seared into local memory. Continue reading
Oct 15 Watch 4:37 U.S. warns Israel it could cut arms shipments unless more aid allowed into Gaza By Nick Schifrin The push and pull of the U.S.-Israel relationship was on full display Tuesday as the U.S. warned Israel it could cut off arms shipments unless it allowed more aid into Gaza. But at the same time, the nations appear to… Continue watching
Oct 15 Watch 4:55 Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill civilians and threaten safe havens for the displaced By Leila Molana-Allen The U.S. said Tuesday it did not approve of Israel's bombing campaign in Beirut over the last several weeks that has led to major civilian casualties. Far from Beirut in northern Lebanon, a deadly Israeli airstrike targeted one Hezbollah member… Continue watching